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Mental Health in Michigan: A Direct Primary Care Approach

Plum Health

I've seen firsthand the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. That's why I'm excited to talk about how direct primary care can offer a solution. The Mental Health Landscape in Michigan Michigan, like many states, has a significant burden of mental health issues.

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New Report: U.S. Primary Care System Crumbling Amid Historic Disinvestment and Surge in Chronic Diseases

The Physicians Foundation

Systemic Undervaluation: Disinvestment and fee-for-service payments are hindering physicians’ ability to meet growing patient needs In 2022, primary care accounted for less than 5% of total U.S. health spending, with spending on Medicare falling to 3.4% The percentage of NPs and PAs in primary care dipped to new lows of 30% and 24.3%

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Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: A Podcast with Malaz Boustani and Diane Ty

GeriPal

So if you think about dementia, it’s on the intersection of aging stigma and mental health stigma. You come over to the clinic, you go to the hospital, you provide service, and the insurance and you negotiate how much you’re going to get paid. That’s the family care partner, caregiver. Diane: Yeah.

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

Implementing Preventive Care in Your Life Understanding examples of preventive care is only valuable if you actually implement these practices.